My High Priestess – Matriarch Ordination
In the Mormon tradition, priesthood represents a sacred responsibility to act on behalf of the community, guiding them toward a
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My Queer Mormonism
Like Blaire, I often have people tell me that my Mormonism and my Queerness are incompatible. I have found that
By What Authority?
Jesus broke from the traditions of his day, and the religious authorities at the time condemned him for this. This
A New Approach to Exaltation
My parents were heterosexual, cisgender, married, and had four children. This is the life they envisioned for themselves, and they
Psychedelic Mormonism: The Visions and Blessings of Old are Returning (Sunstone 2024)
1. Introduction: Personal Story, Goal of Presentation Early Mormonism was full of remarkable and miraculous events, such as seeing the
On the Nature of Scripture
I have explored many religious traditions, which are all lovely, but the Restoration is my spiritual home. The Restoration has
“My Heavenly Mothers” by Blaire Ostler
Lately, I have been profoundly interested in the concept of apotheosis within the Mormon context, yet I have grappled with
Another Spiritual Update
I know I just gave a spiritual life update, but I have a bit of another one. However, a quick
The Queer Resolutions of 2010
The 2010 World Conference stands out as a crucial moment in the history of the church, as it marked the
John Hamer’s Response to the February Policy
The February Policy ultimately gained the awareness of advocates on February 19th. While it did not explicitly say so, I
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